THE WALL OF FACES

Although i never had the pleasure to know you im am grateful for all that you have done. I think of you often along with your father who i also have never met and think about how wonderful the both of you must have been. Thank you for you service.

Although i never had the pleasure to know you im am grateful for all that you have done. I think of you often along with your father who i also have never met and think about how wonderful the both of you must have been. Thank you for you service.

On the evening of July 14, 1965, a friendly-fire incident occurred when a U.S. Marine 4.2” “Howtar” heavy mortar round landed in the E Company 2/3 Marines Command Post area three miles southwest of Nam-O Bridge in Quang Nam Province, RVN. Two men from E Company, 2LT James E. Parmelee and SGT Donald R. Vinson, and one Navy corpsman, HN Robert P. Dionne, were killed. Nine others were wounded, six seriously. As the fire mission was being conducted, the Forward Observer was adjusting fire when a round fell short into a group of men gathered around a Lyster [lister] bag (used for dispensing potable water). The Tactical Air Control Party at the position called for a medical evacuation of the dead and wounded. Seven aircraft were launched and the evacuation was completed by 7:00 PM. [Taken from coffeltdatabase.org]

Thank you for your service and your sacrifice. Thank you for stepping up and answering your country's call. You gave everything you had to give. Rest easy knowing you will never be forgotten.

Dear HN Robert Dionne,
Thank you for your service as a Hospitalman with the 3rd Marine Division. Semper Fi. Thank you for the lives you saved. Memorial Day is coming up, and we remember all you who gave their all. It has been too long, and it's about time for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.